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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.16, 57.24 and 35.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.16, 57.24 and 35.32 is: 52.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.16 : 57.24 = 35.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.16/57.24 = 35.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.16x = 57.24 × 35.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.16x = 2,021.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021.72/38.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.98

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